In a raw and relatable moment, beloved Australian radio host Carrie Bickmore has been flooded with messages of support after sharing a candid 'bad day' selfie from her bed, reminding her followers that vulnerability is perfectly human.
A 'Bad Day' Shared with Hundreds of Thousands
On Tuesday, 7 January 2026, the co-host of The Hit network's Carrie & Tommy show posted an emotional image to her Instagram stories. The picture showed a crestfallen Bickmore with smeared mascara on her cheeks, a stark contrast to her typically well-presented on-air persona.
The 45-year-old media personality explained the post was a reflection of her state of mind, writing that she had been "flooded with people having bad days too" after initially sharing it to her stories. She then moved the image to her main grid to create a space for collective solidarity.
"So I thought I’d post it here and you can add a ‘bad day here too’ comment and we can all drown in our flatness together and not feel alone," she captioned the post for her 789,000 followers. "Tomorrow is a new day."
Celebrity Friends and Fans Rally with Love
The response was immediate and heartfelt. Bickmore's high-profile friends quickly offered words of comfort and support in the comments.
TV personality Sophie Monk responded with empathy, writing, "Oh no. This made me cry. I feel you. Tomorrow is always a new day. Btw you have the cutest cry face xxx."
Former tennis champion and author Jelena Dokic added, "Stay strong lovely. You got this. Sending you lots of light, love and hugs." Podcaster and former reality star Olivia Molly Rogers contributed a simple, "Love you."
The wave of support extended far beyond celebrity circles, with thousands of everyday fans sharing their own experiences and thanking Bickmore for her honesty.
A History of Authenticity and Advocacy
This is not the first time Carrie Bickmore has openly shared her emotional struggles with her audience. In March 2025, she posted a similar teary-eyed selfie to remind followers that "we all have sad days."
Her public vulnerability is often intertwined with her profound advocacy work. In November, while being honoured as Victorian of the Year at the Australian of the Year awards, Bickmore gave a moving speech about the bittersweet nature of the accolade.
As the founder of the brain cancer charity Beanies 4 Brain Cancer (BC4BC), established a decade ago, she acknowledged her late husband Greg Lange's nine-year battle with the disease. "It’s really bittersweet to be honest, because I wouldn’t be here unless my late husband had died," a tearful Bickmore told the audience.
The Perth-raised presenter shares son Oliver with Lange, and daughters Evie and Adelaide with her former partner, Chris Walker.
Prior to this week's emotional post, Bickmore had been enjoying a family holiday in her home state of Western Australia. In late December, she posted cheerful images from a beach holiday in Eagle Bay and Dunsborough, declaring that not even the worst fly season in 40 years could dampen an amazing week with family.
Carrie Bickmore's latest post serves as a powerful reminder that behind the curated smiles on social media, everyone experiences difficult days. Her choice to share that reality continues to cement her reputation as one of Australia's most authentic and relatable media figures.
